Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
An easy oven-baked chicken breast recipe with a creamy Parmesan topping that stays tender and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise OR plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- You can add a pinch of paprika to the topping for color.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of similar thickness for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg